Green economy seen as need of the hour

IN THESE times of energy shortage and pollution, green economy is increasingly seen by nations as the need of the hour. There has been such great store laid by green economy that countries dared to continue spending in this field despite the global economic crisis.
Renewable energy is looked upon as a vital element by major economies in the world. This fact can be seen in the vast amounts spent in research and development in this field globally. The expenditure on renewable energy projects touched around $200 billion worldwide.
There is an evident competition burgeoning among the nations in the race to master renewable energy sources on all fronts.
The world has awakened to the fact that the future belongs to those who can efficiently tap, use and supply clean energy.In the coming years we will see great moves made in terms of planning in the field of renewable energy.
Sun, wind and tides will be exploited to harness energy and make the world more energy efficient and with surplus energy.
At another level, there is a drive the world over to bring about greater awareness on the importance of green energy and the responsibilities of citizens to leave less carbon footprint in their daily lives. Factories and individuals have already begun to adopt more environmentally friendly ways of consuming energy, and the green drive is also proving to be beneficial to the economy by creating more green jobs. Backed by the governments, these initiatives have already begun to show fruitful results.Speaking locally, I feel the Environment Public Authority (EPA) in Kuwait should take up a more active role to control pollution in the south of the country in Umm Al Haiman. The issue must be given due importance and legal proceedings must be taken up against the perpetrators. We must file for civil damages to make those who are responsible for harming the environment and the health of ordinary citizens to pay. Some of the refineries that spew out toxic waste into the atmosphere are situated dangerously close to residential areas and have been identified as the main cause for the increasing incidence of lung cancer and other illnesses, terminal and otherwise, among children and adults.Email: labeed.abdal@gmail.com
http://www.labeedabdal.blogspot.com
By: Labeed Abdal
http://www.arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/159237/reftab/73/t/Green-economy-seen-as-need-of-the-hour/Default.aspx